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High school boys' and girls' basketball: Wednesday's playoffs results
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' playoff basketball results.
Amazon launches AI-enabled platform to automate healthcare administrative tasks
Amazon's cloud unit, AWS, said on Thursday it had launched an artificial intelligence-enabled platform that aims to ease access to care for patients and cut administrative work for healthcare providers.
Amazon Bets on Health Care AI With Tools for Patients, Doctors
Amazon.com Inc.’s cloud unit is launching AI tools for medical practices, the company’s latest effort to broaden the reach of its cloud-computing business into workplace applications.
Prep talk: Oaks Christian softball team is off to 7-0 start
Unbeaten Lions have a victory over Mater Dei and face defending City Section champion Granada Hills on Thursday.
AWS launches Amazon Connect Health to reduce administrative burden in health care
Amazon Connect Health automates administrative tasks like scheduling and documentation with AI, freeing health care providers to focus on patient care.
5 Questions: For Erik Langendal, small businesses are the rising tide that lifts all boats
Erik Langendal hadn’t exactly planned on going into the family business, Anders Langendal Boatbuilder & Sons, in the Clarke Shipyard at the end of East Front and Carpenter streets in Greenport. But a life lived on and ruled by the water was in his hardy half Swedish blood — and impossible to refuse. He knows...
In Texas, AI money and mild messages win the day
The Texas primary was contentious and costly. Here's what it means for the 2028 elections.
Jo Koy and Fluffy's sold-out SoFi show marks a turning point for stand-up comedy
Jo Koy and Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias will headline the first stand-up comedy show at SoFi Stadium on March 21, with more than 70,000 expected.
Should you take a supplement for heart health? Here’s what the science says.
A lot of supplements claim to help your heart. But the list of those that actually may be beneficial is short, experts say.
Should you take a supplement for heart health? Here’s what the science says.
A lot of supplements claim to help your heart. But the list of those that actually may be beneficial is short, experts say.
High school baseball and softball: Wednesday's scores
Check out Wednesday's high school baseball and softball scores.
Prep sports roundup: Drew Anderson is near perfect in leading Santa Margarita to Open Division semifinals
Drew Anderson makes all 11 of his shots in Santa Margarita's 75-71 win over Redondo Union
Person found dead in OU bathroom
A person was found dead in a bathroom at OU on Monday, the university said.
Don’t let Congress ruin college sports
Should the revenues made by big-time college athletics be “shared” by all the schools? Do we want “revenue-sharing” socialism to come to college football and basketball? Many in Congress are answering yes to that question. The NCAA isn’t the massive moneymaker the NFL and NBA are, but in many ways the product is more exciting […]
Beyond the Valley – Entertainment: Riverboats schedule 2026 stops in Marietta
MARIETTA — A schedule has been announced for two passenger river cruise ships that will be in Marietta this summer. The American Melody and the American Heritage will make a combined 14 stops in Marietta between July 1 and Aug. 24 at the levee on the Ohio River, the Marietta-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau […]
Beloved Cincinnati deli owner retiring, passing business to long-time chef
After decades behind the counter, owner Craig Silverglade is retiring and handing the business to someone who’s been working beside him in the kitchen for years.
Runoffs, voting mishaps and Trump endorsements in TX and NC primaries
The results are in from the first primaries of the midterm election cycle, and Senate races are starting to take shape. We discuss key takeaways from primary contests in North Carolina and Texas.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Amazon layoffs continue as robotics division cuts staff
Amazon's e-commerce operations rely on thousands of robots to automate warehouse operations. Still, this division hasn't avoided job cuts.
How Mixed-Use Sports and Entertainment Districts Create Year-Round Economic Value
From stadium-anchored destinations to experience districts, successful mixed-use sports and entertainment developments are evolving into adaptable, community-centered places that deliver cultural relevance, financial performance, and economic activity every day.
The Business of Heated Rivalry
Heated Rivalry, the steamy hockey romance show, was made for about $2 million per episode. That is remarkably cheap for an hour-long drama.Today on the show, a conversation with Heated Rivalry creators Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady about their television miracle on ice.It’s not just that the show was made efficiently and cleverly. Heated Rivalry comes from a Canadian economic system of making TV and movies that is completely different from how we do things in the US.In this episode of Planet Money, in partnership with the Pivot podcast co-hosted by Kara Swisher, we hear about a Canadian production model for making TV and movies and how it’s different from the U.S. model. And we learn what the experience of making Heated Rivalry teaches us about the current state of both industries.Live event info and tickets here.Pre-order the Planet Money book and get a free gift. / Subscribe to Planet Money+Listen free: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the NPR app or anywhere you get podcasts.Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / Our weekly Newsletter.The original Pivot episode from New York Magazine and The Vox Media Podcast Network was hosted by Kara Swisher, produced by Lara Naman, Zoë Marcus and Taylor Griffin and engineered by Brandon McFarland. Nishat Kurwa is Vox Media's Executive Producer of podcasts. This episode of Planet Money was hosted by Kenny Malone, produced by James Sneed, edited by Jess Jiang and fact-checked by Lara Naman. Alex Goldmark is our executive producer.
A third unvaccinated child tied to Broomfield High gets measles, prompting public health official to declare an outbreak
The new case is the state's fourth this year, giving Colorado a bad start when it comes to measles for 2026.
Hegseth says U.S. is 'accelerating' war on Iran, but strike at Turkey won't trigger NATO
The U.S. war effort against Iran was gaining momentum Wednesday, top U.S. officials said. A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship.
Prep talk: College football coaches are watching track times
High school fotball players are gaining attention for their speed on the track as well as past performance on the field.
News | Fitness and entertainment tenants drove one-third of retail leasing in Houston last year
Fast-growing suburbs drive the bulk of demand
Bipartisan bill requiring annual mental health screenings by Oklahoma providers advances
The policy seeks to help detect symptoms early and connect patients to care before their mental health condition worsens and treatment becomes more costly.
L.A. cannabis businesses owe $400 million. The city may get only $30 million
Based on a projection that about half of eligible cannabis businesses would take part in the program, the city would collect about $30 million in back taxes while waiving about $25 million in penalties.
Stealing campaign signs is a Chicago tradition steeped in machine politics
Campaign hijinks are par for the course for municipal elections in the Chicago area.
5 takeaways from the first primaries of the 2026 midterms
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in the first primaries of the midterm election season. The latest results from Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas.
Pokémon TCG: Perfect Order Booster Bundles Are Finally Up for Preorder at Amazon, and Way Under Market Price
Preorders for Pokémon TCG: Perfect Order booster bundles are now live at Amazon, and they're listed way under market price right now. Snap these up ASAP.
High school soccer: Boys' and girls' playoff scores
Scores for boys' and girls' soccer playoffs.
The global fallout of RFK Jr's vaccine policies
In his role as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is changing how the United States approaches vaccines. But those changes aren’t limited to the United States. NPR global health correspondent Gabrielle Emanuel joins Short Wave to talk about two examples of how the global public health landscape may be shifting. First, the United States’ ultimatum to an international vaccine group. Second, the uncertain fate of a vaccine trial. Some researchers are calling the trial a “unique” opportunity, and others are calling it “unethical.” Read more of global health correspondent Gabrielle Emanuel’s work here.Interested in more global health? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
High school basketball: boys' and girls' playoffs results from Tuesday
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' playoff basketball results.
Riley Children's Health families concerned about parking prices
The standard daily rate for Riley's outpatient garages is $18, and as of March 1, all outpatient parking is available at the discounted rate of $5 per day.
Prep baseball: Harvard-Westlake gets walk-off win over Huntington Beach
Ethan Price delivers walk-off single in 4-3 win for Harvard-Westlake over Huntington Beach
Vehicle crashes into business in Gardner, one person hospitalized
One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a commercial building in Gardner on Tuesday afternoon.
A property tax revolt spreads across states, but election-year cuts hit opposition
States across the country are pushing to cut property taxes as homeowners complain about rising bills
Wake County to host measles edition of Ask the Doc Town Hall
Wake County Public Health will hold a special measles-focused Ask the Doc Town Hall on March 10 at 6 p.m., offering residents a chance to learn about symptoms, risks, prevention, and vaccination from local medical experts via Zoom or Facebook Live.
Israel believes Iran war could last months, testing U.S. resolve
The prospect of extended combat creates novel political risks and uncertainties for President Trump.
What to know about the ongoing antitrust trial against Live Nation
The time has come. After years of ticketing scrutiny, the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation started its trial this week. Here's what's at stake.
Program connects Latino, Black communities with winter sports
Organizers say SoulSlide offers a chance to learn winter sports at a more affordable price in a relaxed environment.
Scientists create autism panel, citing RFK Jr.’s politicization of research
The scientists launched the independent autism advisory panel to counter what they see as the politicization of research by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Prep talk: Edison produces the Sunset League surfers of the year
Jesse Rapp and Ryan Kliem lead Edison's boys' and girls' surfing team to the championship in the Sunset League.
The cost of chaos at the CDC
Confusion at the federal level and funding cuts are devastating local health departments.
There were 13 full-service public health clinics in L.A. County. Now there are 6
On Feb. 27, the L.A. County Department of Public Health eliminated services at six of its 13 free clinics, citing funding cuts at the federal, state and local levels.
Scientists make a pocket-sized AI brain with help from monkey neurons
A new study suggests AI systems could be a lot more efficient. Researchers were able to shrink an AI vision model to 1/1000th of its original size.
Vulnerable Republicans in California's redrawn congressional districts back war in Iran
Republicans facing tough reelection fights in this year's midterms are backing President Trump's attacks on Iran, which are unpopular, according to recent polling.
Colorado’s new parks and wildlife director promises transparency, science-based wildlife decisions and more wolves
Laura Clellan shared her plans during a ranging interview with The Colorado Sun Feb. 27
What Tuesday’s big midterm contests will reveal about Trump and Democrats
New congressional maps will debut in Texas and North Carolina as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.
How Trump assassination attempts played into his decision to attack Iran
President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time a personal rationale for attacking Iran: “I got him before he got me.”
North Carolina primary could mean Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal fall Senate race
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate primary will set up a high-stakes race in the fall that could decide control of the chamber
A mess in Texas? What to watch in Tuesday's primaries
The 2026 midterm season begins in earnest on Tuesday with two of the nation’s most consequential Senate primaries playing out in Texas
High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday.
War in Iran jolts final day of campaigning in Texas primary
Candidates in Texas’ tightly competitive U.S. Senate primary were treading carefully in response to news of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran
Mayor Lurie to S.F. public health department: Cut $40 million more
Mayor Daniel Lurie last week asked the S.F. public health department to cut an additional $40 million from its budget over the next two years.
Amazon says 3 data centers damaged by drone strikes in Middle East
The document also mentions a second data center in the region that had a fire due to"indirect impact."
Supreme Court blocks redrawing of Republican’s district in New York
A state trial court ordered the state to redraw the district to include a greater number of Black and Latino voters.
UL Lafayette political science professor weighs in on Iran conflict
A local political science professor says the escalating tensions in the Middle East could carry international and domestic implications, but warns that talk of a wider global conflict is premature.
K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup
Paramount Skydance Corp. raised its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., leading to Netflix Inc. dropping out of the dramatic competition for the legendary Hollywood studio. Netflix Backs...
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG — The Artsbridge calendar of events for this week: TODAY * Geppetto Woodcarver’s Wood Quilt on display, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg * Art is Life/ Life is Art, ages 55+ 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Parkersburg Art Center * Lunch and Learn Lecture with the Belpre Tree Commission, noon […]
Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
Democrats stay mostly united against President Donald Trump, but the strikes on Iran are starting to reveal some splits in the party
In Their Words: How Trump's and his administration's statements on Iran evolved and conflicted
President Donald Trump and his team have given shifting and sometimes conflicting reasons for striking Iran, even as they claim the mission a total success
House panel releases videos of Clinton depositions in Epstein investigation
Former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton appeared last week before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee.
Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seat
A Republican lawmaker from Montana who served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first administration says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term
Hundreds gather for conference on supporting church operations, navigating politics
Hundreds are expected to arrive in uptown Charlotte for a three-day conference that aims to guide church members in topics ranging from daily operations to how to deal with political discourse.
US-Iran conflict brings Amazon's Abu Dhabi operations to a standstill
The e-commerce giant spent years building a logistics footprint in the Middle East. Some of those operations are on hold now.
Zendaya and Tom Holland are married, her stylist casually reveals
Zendaya's stylist Law Roach says Tom Holland and the 'Euphoria' star are married already, and the whole world missed the wedding. So much for our Spidey sense?
Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle
Trump is rewriting the 'you break it, you own it' rule in Iran war
It’s far from clear that the president has a coherent plan for replacing Iran’s radical Islamist autocracy with a friendlier regime.
Matthew Berry’s 35 Most Interesting Things He Heard At 2026 NFL Combine
Matthew Berry reveals the 35 most interesting things he heard at the NFL Combine from a dizzying QB carousel to intriguing RB moves.
THE WEEK OF MARCH 2, 2026
- NSF reports construction delays - White House notches court win against federal worker unions - Dems accuse DOE of misspending funds
Sign at local business shot several times; pictures released of possible suspect vehicle
The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office has released pictures of a possible vehicle involved in the shooting of a local business sign.
Black Political Caucus to file lawsuit to stop I-77 toll lanes
Residents in some historically Black communities say the I-77 widening will hurt their neighborhoods.
'One year of failure.' The Lancet slams RFK Jr.'s first year as health chief
In a scathing review, the top US medical journal's editorial board warned that the "destruction that Kennedy has wrought in 1 in office might take generations to repair."
Trump says U.S. military operations in Iran likely to last at least a month
The remarks came just hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say how long the United States expected to take to complete its mission in the Middle East.
Paramount makes two big hires to jump-start its ads business
Paramount Skydance has poached a top ad exec from Amazon, Danielle Carney, to lead its US ads business.
Ilitch launches Detroit SportsNet for Red Wings & Tigers broadcasts; here's how much it will cost
A new Detroit sports channel will broadcast Detroit Tigers games for 2026, and next season's Detroit Red Wings games.
Maryland Politics: Primary candidates set for state and congressional races; a GA update
Maryland Matters government and politics reporter Bryan Sears joins Midday guest host Jayne Miller to recap state and national primary candidates, and the latest legislative moves in Annapolis.
Smoked duck sandwiches, chia seed pudding, and tater tots: Introducing the new Ohlone-crafted cafe at Lawrence Hall of Science
The UC Berkeley science center launched 'ammatka from Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino in February as part of its larger 'ottoy initiative.
Ruben Gallego backs Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner
Maine Democrat Graham Platner has picked up another Senate endorsement in his bid to flip a key Senate seat blue
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina's state primaries
North Carolina voters will narrow down the field of candidates Tuesday in a competitive U.S. Senate race that could decide control of the closely divided chamber in November
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' state primaries
Arkansas voters will choose nominees for a full slate of federal, state and local offices in primary elections Tuesday
Jesse Jackson’s lyrical swagger and political ‘juice’ resonates as students learn about his legacy
At King College Prep on Chicago’s South Side, high schoolers got a crash course about the civil rights leader after his death. Their takeaway? ‘That man was a boss.’
Impression 5 Science Center's LEGO Palooza fundraiser supports hands-on learning for kids
Thousands of LEGO bricks came together over the weekend at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing for the annual LEGO Palooza fundraiser.
Tiny Public Assembly Theatre stages 3 new 12-minute plays a month
The tiny Public Assembly theater company is taking community theater to the next level by developing and performing three one-act plays per month. Seeing a show is the only prerequisite to submitting, and you might be surprised by the Hollywood star power that shows up.
Mosses are often overlooked. St. Louis scientists are leading the charge to protect them
More than 1,600 plants and animals are protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, but out of all of those, only one is a moss. A new effort seeks to protect these often overlooked plants.
Why John Cornyn, a Senate GOP stalwart, could lose his Texas primary
The four-term senator is determined to prevail Tuesday against two challengers who view him as a relic of the George W. Bush era. The race could go to a runoff in May.
Texas primaries could test whether Latino support for GOP is holding after 2024 gains
The GOP made big strides with Latino voters in 2024. Immigration and the economy were key drivers, but two years later, those issues could sway them to back Democrats in primaries happening this week.
High school soccer: Boys and girls regional playoff pairings
CIF Southern California regional playoff pairings and schedule for high school boys and girls soccer.
Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks
As Israel unleashed a sweeping military response to the brutal assault by Hamas on October 7, 2023, it aimed punch after punch at Iran, the militant group’s longtime sponsor, and its proxies
Two found dead at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in apparent murder-suicide, police say
The hospital remained in lockdown as a security measure late Sunday evening.
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Hammertown Great Barrington
After more than two decades in the Berkshires, the retail and design shop is closing its doors here to focus its operations in the Hudson Valley.
Amazon Web Services data center caught fire amid Middle East strikes
Amazon Web Services said on Sunday that connectivity from one of its UAE facilities went down after "objects" hit it and sparked a fire.
High school basketball: Boys and girls regional playoff pairings
CIF Southern California regional playoff pairings for boys' and girls' basketball.
Trump tests a new approach in Iran: Regime change without owning the fight
Trump has taken an approach to selling U.S. citizens on military action in Iran that contrasts with his predecessors, seeking to avoid completely owning it.
Sierra Canyon basketball teams to play in regional double-header
The Sierra Canyon boys' and girls' basketball teams will open Southern California regional play at home in a double-header on Saturday.
No business succeeds alone and that’s why mentorship matters
I’ve never met a successful business owner who truly did it alone. Not one. Behind nearly every thriving business is someone who stepped in at the right moment, a person who shared experience, offered perspective, or simply provided reassurance when things felt rocky. When I talk with new business owners today, I hear that same […]
SAG Awards 2026 red carpet: The best fashion looks from Actor Awards
The best looks from the 2026 Actors Awards, previously known as the SAG Awards, including Dove Cameron and Paige DeSorbo.
'Imminent threat' or 'war of choice'? Trump justifies Iran attack as Democrats raise doubt
President Trump justified attacking Iran without congressional approval by claiming the Iranian regime presented an 'imminent' threat to the U.S., which Democrats questioned.